Garden Oaks Travel Guide
Houston
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Popular places to visit
George R. Brown Convention Center
During your trip, find out what's happening in George R. Brown Convention Center, a top convention centre in Houston. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.
NRG Stadium
Catch an event at NRG Stadium during your trip to Houston. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Daikin Park
Catch an event at Daikin Park during your trip to Houston. Experience the lively festivals and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
NASA Johnson Space Center
After visiting NASA Johnson Space Center, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Houston. Amble around the area's lakeside or attend a sporting event.
Toyota Center
Catch an event at Toyota Center during your trip to Houston. Experience the great live music and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
Rice University
Walk around the campus of Rice University, a top university in Houston. Experience the area's acclaimed art galleries and great live music.
Things to do
Space Center Houston Admission Ticket
Houston Museum of Natural Sciences: Planetarium Ticket
Houston's Official City & Mural Tour!
Houston: Museum of Natural Science General Admission Ticket
Houston: Space Center Houston Admission Ticket
NASA's Space Center Admission Plus Official Houston City Tour
Top hotels in Garden Oaks
Palace Inn Blue 290 W 43rd & Bingle Rd
Everything was great!! The only thing was that rooms have an open shower, meaning there's no door to seperate the shower from the bedroom. You will shower on the open. I was with my daughter and had to switch rooms to another room that allowed privacy while showering. Other than that staff was great ...
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Houston by the Galleria
Very nice property and rooms were great. It was a good visit back to Houston and close to the Stadium to watch the Astros. Parking was the only thing that the information could have been more open getting the parking pass to leave and return from the property. Other than that snaffu our stay was ...
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Club Quarters Hotel Downtown, Houston
Stayed the weekend it was nice. I stay here all the time . Staff is awesome. I love Houston
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
The Whitehall Houston
Room was very outdated. Minor repairs could be done to improve appearance such as fresh paint and adding fresh scent to room. Didn’t smell fresh or truly feel like a deep clean.
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Hilton Houston Plaza/Medical Center
Loved the location, the amenities (pool, gym, patio with bar), and the room. Staff is friendly. The breakfast buffet is mid, but I assume the actual menu items taste better. I would definitely recommend and stay here again. Parking in the garage was $20 a day.
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Blossom Hotel Houston, Curio Collection by Hilton
Easy to check in, great rooms and staff always helpful
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Garden Oaks
Houston Heights
You'll enjoy the coffee shops and live music in Houston Heights. You might want to make time for a stop at The Heights Theater or Artcar Museum.
Northside
While you're in Northside, take in top sights like The Heights Theater or White Oak Music Hall, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Northline Transit Center/HCC Station or Melbourne/North Lindale Station.
Washington Ave./ Memorial Park
While visiting Washington Ave./ Memorial Park, you might make a stop by sights like Memorial Park Municipal Golf Course and Houston Arboretum and Nature Center.
Greater Uptown
If you're spending some time in Greater Uptown, The Galleria and Williams Tower are top sights worth seeing.
River Oaks
Gardens and monuments are just a few things travellers like about River Oaks. A stop by River Oaks Country Club is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area.
The Galleria
Travellers to The Galleria praise its popular shops. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by The Galleria and Williams Tower.
